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  • 1. Forensic photography is primarily used to
A) Document crime scenes and evidence
B) Create artistic image
C) Promote law enforcement on social media
D) Record personal memories
E) Document crime scenes and evidence
  • 2. The primary rule in forensic photography is
A) Accuracy and clarity
B) Aesthetic lighting
C) Subjective interpretation
D) Camera brand must be expensive
E) Accuracy and clarity
  • 3. What series of photographs is required in crime scene documentation?
A) Overview, mid-range, close-up
B) Overview, mid-range, close-up
C) Selfies, portraits, landscapes
D) Only close-ups
E) Night, day, sunset
  • 4. Which is NOT acceptable in forensic photography?
A) Image manipulation
B) Image manipulation
C) Proper lighting
D) RAW format
E) Tripod use
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of mid-range photographs?
A) Show detail
B) Show texture
C) Show relationship
D) Show relationship
E) Show lighting
  • 6. The best practice in forensic photography is to:
A) Take redundant photos
B) D. Edit images
C) Take redundant photos
D) Take only close-ups
E) Take few photos
  • 7. Photographs are considered reliable when they are:
A) Dramatic
B) Stylized
C) Clear and accurate
D) Bright
E) Clear and accurate
  • 8. What is used to minimize camera movement?
A) Flash
B) Tripod
C) Zoom
D) Filter
E) Tripod
  • 9. What is the function of a photo scale?
A) Size comparison
B) Color balance
C) Focus
D) Size comparison
E) Lighting control
  • 10. Which setting controls image brightness?
A) ISO
B) Exposure
C) Exposure
D) White balance
E) Focus
  • 11. What does ISO control?
A) Sensor sensitivity
B) Zoom
C) Sensor sensitivity
D) Focus
E) Color
  • 12. Which photo format is most detailed?
A) RAW
B) JPEG
C) RAW
D) GIF
E) PNG
  • 13. What type of photo captures gunshot wounds?
A) Close-up with scale
B) Close-up with scale
C) Mid-range
D) Landscape
E) Overall
  • 14. Photographs should be taken:
A) Before, during, and after processing
B) After cleaning scene
C) Only after collection
D) Before, during, and after processing
E) Only once
  • 15. What is the role of photography in autopsy?
A) Decoration
B) Medical documentation
C) Editing
D) Journalism
E) Medical documentations
  • 16. What ensures photo integrity?
A) Secure storage
B) Secure storage
C) Editing
D) Filters
E) Cropping
  • 17. Which evidence requires macro photography?
A) Fibers
B) Fibers
C) Buildings
D) Rooms
E) Vehicles
  • 18. A photograph showing evidence after collection is called:
A) Post-collection
B) Post-collection
C) Overall
D) Pre-collection
E) Mid-range
  • 19. What must be recorded along with photographs?
A) Date, time, and location
B) Photographer’s opinion
C) Date, time, and location
D) Filters used
E) Editing software
  • 20. Photographs should be taken from:
A) Multiple angles
B) Multiple angles
C) Random angles
D) One angle only
E) Artistic angles
  • 21. The primary purpose of forensic photography is to
A) Accurately document a crime scene
B) Make pictures artistic
C) Accurately document a crime scene
D) Enter photo contests
E) Entertain investigators
  • 22. Forensic photographs should be taken in what condition
A) With filters applied
B) Edited and enhanced
C) After evidence is moved
D) Exactly as found C
E) Exactly as found
  • 23. Which type of photograph shows the entire crime scene?
A) Portrait
B) Overall
C) D. Detailed
D) Overall
E) Close-up
  • 24. Midrange photographs are used to show
A) Artistic angles
B) Relationship between evidence and surroundings
C) Only small details
D) B. Relationship between evidence and surroundings
E) Evidence with scale only
  • 25. Close-up photographs are best used to
A) Show evidence in detail
B) Show crowd control
C) Show evidence in detail
D) Show the whole scene
E) Show lighting conditions
  • 26. A scale in forensic photography is used to
A) Make photos attractive
B) Measure size accurately
C) Improve photo color
D) Measure size accurately
E) Identify suspects
  • 27. What must be done before placing a scale near evidence?
A) Clean the area
B) Mark the evidence
C) Move the evidence
D) Take a photo without the scale
E) Take a photo without the scale
  • 28. Which lighting method reduces shadows
A) Side lighting
B) Diffused lighting
C) Diffused lighting
D) Direct lighting
E) Oblique lighting
  • 29. Forensic photographs should be taken using
A) Proper lighting based on conditions
B) Flash only
C) Proper lighting based on conditions
D) Natural light only
E) Colored lights
  • 30. Which camera setting controls depth of field
A) Shutter speed
B) White balance
C) Aperture
D) Aperture
E) ISO
  • 31. A tripod is used to
A) Increase ISO
B) Improve camera color
C) Reduce camera movement
D) Reduce camera movement
E) Adjust flash power
  • 32. What type of photograph shows fine details such as fingerprints?
A) Mid-range
B) Overall
C) Panoramic
D) Close-up
E) Close-up
  • 33. Forensic photographs must be
A) Artistic
B) Accurate and unbiased
C) Accurate and unbiased
D) Dramatic
E) Edited for clarity
  • 34. What should never be done to forensic photographs?
A) Alter or edit them
B) Label them
C) Store them properly
D) Print copies
E) Alter or edit them
  • 35. Oblique lighting is useful for photographing:
A) Bloodstains
B) Tool marks
C) Walls
D) Tool marks
E) Portraits
  • 36. What is the best file format for preserving image quality?
A) RAW
B) GIF
C) PNG
D) RAW
E) JPEG
  • 37. The photographer must record the photo number in the:
A) Camera
B) Photo log
C) Photo log
D) Memory card
E) Evidence bag
  • 38. Who is responsible for crime scene photography
A) Suspect
B) Victim
C) Assigned investigator
D) Assigned investigator
E) Any witness
  • 39. Photographs should be taken
A) Before during, and after evidence collection
B) After the scene is cleaned
C) Before during, and after evidence collection
D) Only at night
E) Only after investigation
  • 40. The chain of custody for photographs ensures
A) Better photo quality
B) Legal admissibility
C) Faster processing
D) More storage space
E) Legal admissibility
  • 41. Why should photographs include a reference object or scale?
A) Size comparison
B) Lighting control
C) Size comparison
D) Orientation
E) Decoration
  • 42. What should be photographed first at a crime scene?
A) Investigators
B) Overall scene
C) Mid-range shots
D) Evidence close-ups
E) Overall scene
  • 43. Forensic photographs should be taken from
A) Multiple angles
B) Multiple angles
C) One angle only
D) Artistic angles
E) Random positions
  • 44. Flash photography is most useful when
A) Evidence is large
B) Camera is broken
C) Lighting is insufficient
D) Lighting is insufficient
E) Scene is outdoors
  • 45. The main rule in forensic photography is to
A) Document accurately and truthfully
B) Capture only close-ups
C) Document accurately and truthfully
D) Edit photos for clarity
E) Take as many photos as possible
  • 46. Mid-range photographs show:
A) The entire neighborhood
B) A specific item and its relationship to the scene
C) Only the suspect
D) The photographer’s shadow
E) A specific item and its relationship to the scene
  • 47. Close-up photographs focus on:
A) The crime scene perimeter
B) Small details of evidence
C) People passing by
D) Large buildings
E) Small details of evidence
  • 48. Which best describes “True and Accurate Representation”?
A) Photos show reality as is
B) Photos include filters
C) Photos show reality as is
D) D. Photos can be staged
E) Photos are edited artistically
  • 49. Which is NOT essential in forensic photography?
A) Photoshop filters
B) Focus
C) Perspective
D) Lighting
E) Photoshop filters
  • 50. Which lighting is best for rough textures like tire marks?
A) No light
B) Front lighting only
C) Direct flash
D) Oblique lighting
E) Oblique lighting
  • 51. Overexposure results in:
A) Too bright images
B) Too bright images
C) No change
D) Perfect balance
E) Too dark images
  • 52. Underexposure results in images that are:
A) Colorless
B) Too dark
C) Blurry
D) Too bright
E) Too dark
  • 53. The “chain of custody” in photography refers to:
A) Who owns the camera
B) Documentation of photo handling
C) Documentation of photo handling
D) Who took selfies
E) Filters used
  • 54. What should be photographed first?
A) Close-ups
B) Overall scene
C) Individual evidence pieces
D) Overall scene
E) Suspect’s face
  • 55. To prevent distortion, cameras should be:
A) Held above the head
B) Shaken intentionally
C) Angled sharply
D) Level and directly facing the subject
E) Level and directly facing the subject
  • 56. Photographs of the victim’s injuries are called:
A) Family photos
B) Personal photography
C) Abstract images
D) Medical-legal photography
E) Medical-legal photography
  • 57. Which is recommended for bloodstain documentation?
A) High-resolution macro shots
B) High-resolution macro shots
C) Only front focus
D) Only long shots
E) No close-ups needed
  • 58. What should be included before collecting evidence?
A) Story retelling
B) Self-portraits
C) Reset the scene
D) Proper photographic documentation
E) Proper photographic documentation
  • 59. Which type of camera is preferred in forensic photography?
A) Toy camera
B) Hidden spy pen camera
C) Disposable camera
D) DSLR/Mirrorless camera
E) DSLR/Mirrorless camera
  • 60. JPEG format disadvantage:
A) Large file
B) Lossy compression
C) Cannot be printed
D) Lossy compression
E) Too raw
  • 61. RAW format advantage:
A) Smaller file
B) More editing flexibility
C) Auto-delete feature
D) More editing flexibility
E) Lower quality
  • 62. Depth of field is controlled by:
A) Memory
B) Aperture
C) Aperture
D) Camera strap
E) Lens cap
  • 63. The best photographic log should include:
A) None
B) Joke captions
C) Photo number, description, location
D) Photographer’s favorite food
E) Photo number, description, location
  • 64. Aerial photography documents
A) Crime scene layout from above
B) Crime scene layout from above
C) Fingerprints
D) Documents
E) Tattoos
  • 65. What type of shot documents wall bloodstains?
A) Selfie angle
B) Mid-range with orientation
C) Mid-range with orientation
D) Tilted dramatic shot
E) Without scale
  • 66. Purpose of duplicates/backups:
A) Decorate laptop
B) Fill memory card
C) Prevent data loss
D) For fun
E) Prevent data loss
  • 67. Numbering evidence markers helps:
A) Crime recreation
B) Easy reference in photos
C) Decoration
D) Hide evidence
E) Easy reference in photos
  • 68. Which is the most crucial in court?
A) Background music
B) Camera brand
C) Artistic creativity
D) Accuracy
E) Accuracy
  • 69. Enlargement of photos must not:
A) Distort images
B) Remain proportional
C) Distort images
D) Show details
E) Be accompanied by original
  • 70. The fault of wide-angle lenses is:
A) No details
B) High zoom
C) No aperture control
D) Edge distortion
E) Edge distortion
  • 71. What should be recorded before taking photos?
A) Mood of photographer
B) Favorite settings
C) Weather conditions
D) Food eaten
E) Weather conditions
  • 72. Low contrast photos show:
A) Washed-out tones
B) Very sharp colors
C) Perfect clarity
D) Washed-out tones
E) Perfect shadows
  • 73. Camera shake is reduced by:
A) Holding by one hand
B) Tripod use
C) Zooming too much
D) Tripod use
E) Running while shooting
  • 74. Which should accompany every photo exhibit?
A) Testimony of the photographer
B) Suspense music
C) Watermark logos
D) Testimony of the photographer
E) Social media caption
  • 75. Red-eye effect comes from:
A) Blood in the eyes
B) Underexposure
C) Wrong white balance
D) Flash reflection on retina
E) Flash reflection on retina
  • 76. Which photographs support bullet trajectory analysis?
A) Photos of sky
B) Mid-range and close-up
C) Only selfies
D) Photos without scale
E) Mid-range and close-up
  • 77. Why take photos of adjacent rooms?
A) To decorate report
B) To fill memory card
C) To show possible exit routes
D) For curiosity
E) To show possible exit routes
  • 78. The most important photo of any scene:
A) Exit shot
B) Summary shot
C) Identification shot
D) Entrance shot
E) Identification shot
  • 79. Enlarged blood drops show:
A) Photographer’s skill
B) Artistic meaning
C) Nothing important
D) Direction of travel
E) Direction of travel
  • 80. Documentation at night requires:
A) Night vision only
B) Lasers only
C) No photography allowed
D) Supplemental lighting
E) Supplemental lighting
  • 81. The observer effect must be avoided by:
A) Moving evidence
B) Removing unnecessary people from scene
C) Removing unnecessary people from scene
D) Inviting audience
E) Adding props
  • 82. An out-of-focus photo is
A) Artistic requirement
B) Acceptable always
C) Unreliable for court
D) Better than actual
E) Unreliable for court
  • 83. Forensic photographers must:
A) Guess evidence meaning
B) Leave scene early
C) Record each step carefully
D) Record each step carefully
E) Shoot randomly
  • 84. Macro photography is mostly used for:
A) Building photos
B) Car chase filming
C) Aerial shots
D) Small evidence
E) Small evidence
  • 85. Which is a digital photography risk?
A) Cheap storage
B) Good metadata
C) Clear images
D) Unauthorized editing
E) Unauthorized editing
  • 86. Informed consent is required when photographing:
A) Living victims with injuries
B) Living victims with injuries
C) House layout
D) Broken doors
E) Tire tracks
  • 87. When is a re-entry photo taken?
A) After disposing evidence
B) When returning to scene
C) Never
D) Before calling backup
  • 88. The final step in forensic photography workflow:
A) Artistic edition
B) Archiving and secure storage
C) Post online
D) Archiving and secure storage
E) Delete photos
  • 89. Why should photographs be taken before moving a body?
A) For reconstruction
B) For reconstruction
C) For speed
D) For beauty
E) For editing
  • 90. A ruler used in photos must be placed:
A) Beside and level with evidence
B) Beside and level with evidence
C) Under evidence
D) On top of evidence
E) Far from evidence
  • 91. Why should forensic photos be time-stamped?
A) For decoration
B) For editing
C) For legal documentation
D) For legal documentation
E) For social media
  • 92. What is the danger of using excessive flash?
A) Overexposure
B) Blurred images
C) Camera damage
D) Overexposure
E) Underexposure
  • 93. Which principle ensures photos are acceptable in court?
A) Consistency and accuracy
B) Consistency and accuracy
C) Cropping
D) Filters
E) Creativity
  • 94. What should be photographed first at a crime scene?
A) Overall scene
B) Investigators
C) Evidence
D) The body
E) Overall scene
  • 95. Forensic photographs must always be:
A) Edited
B) Creative
C) Accurate and unbiased
D) Decorative
E) Accurate and unbiased
  • 96. What is the most important factor when photographing a crime scene?
A) Using flashy lighting for dramatic effect
B) Editing photos to highlight important details
C) Maintaining the scene's integrity and avoiding contaminatio
  • 97. Which type of forensic photograph is used to show the evidence in relation to the overall crime scene?
A) Overall photograph
B) Microscopic photograph
C) Close-up photograph
  • 98. Which of the following is NOT a standard practice in forensic photography?
A) Removing objects from the scene before photographin
B) ) Keeping accurate photographic logs
C) ncluding a scale or ruler next to evidence
  • 99. Which lighting technique is often used to reveal fingerprints or trace evidence invisible to the naked eye
A) ambient lighting
B) Alternate light sources (ALS)
C) flash photography
  • 100. Which of the following is the primary purpose of forensic photography?
A) To entertain the public with crime images
B) To create artistic images of a crime scene
C) To document evidence accurately for investigation and court
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